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“Hey, Unc,” is a phrase most young brothers dread hearing. It’s a sign that they are no longer a young brother in the eyes of Blackfolk. When someone says to you, “Hey, Unc,” it’s a sign that they see a chasm of difference between them and you. They see years of difference betwee...
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During the grand finale at Houston’s IgboFest , a towering, spinning structure rises above the crowd. It’s a moving temple of vibrant velvet tapestries, hundreds of intricately carved wooden figurines, and reflecting mirrors that catch the light, all swaying to the slow, heavy ca...
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Houston philanthropic organizations have launched a $48 million, three-year fund aimed at rehousing individuals within 90 days of experiencing homelessness. Roughly 70% of the goal, or $34 million, has already been raised from private philanthropy. The initiative, called Pathways...
schools
For more than three decades, Bread of Life Inc. fed and sheltered Houston’s most vulnerable residents from its Midtown campus. Its newest project, the Knowles-Rowland House, gives 31 people who have experienced chronic homelessness a permanent home and the support to keep it. The...
business
Bari Ristorante is making itself home at its prime spot at 24 Waterway in The Woodlands, the high-profile space that used to be the home of the lauded Tris restaurant. The 9,000-square-foot space now has a more open feel after extensive renovations, with a great bar part of the B...
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Work week warm-up: Each day, morning and afternoon temperatures will rise by a couple of degrees. Gone are the mornings in the 40s and afternoons in the 70s. It won’t be hot, but we’re losing that crisp fall feel the rest of the week. There is good news with humidity. It will sta...
schools
Girls flag football is officially on the track to becoming a sanctioned high school sport in Texas, but local athletes and advocates say the state's timeline may leave a generation of players behind....
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A wedding venue’s handling of a grieving bride’s refund request is drawing sharp criticism online. FOX 26's Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico weighed in....
schools
The Shepherd Independent School District has issued a health notice regarding a chickenpox outbreak at Shepherd High School.
safety
Houston firefighters responded to an apartment fire on the southwest side of town Tuesday evening. The fire happened in the 5400 block of Braesvalley Drive. Flames can be seen in photos taken by KPRC 2 reporter Sandy Torres. Deputy Chief of HFD Station 37 Patrick Davis says firef...
business
For BeDESIGN co-owners Adrian Dueñas and Marcello Saenz, their uber chic emporium on West Alabama serves not only as showroom for contemporary European design but also as a venue that seamlessly combines business with the duo’s penchant for high-style entertaining. Case in point:...
government
The Houston City Council is set to vote Wednesday on whether to appropriate an additional $5,500,000 to an existing contract for the city’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system — bringing the total contract value to $43.5 million. The funds would come from the Water and ...
parks
It didn’t take long for 2 Helps You to get improvements for the disabled in place at William P. Hobby Airport’s rideshare lot. In September, we first raised concerns about restroom access and the spacing of accessible parking spaces. 5-Star driver with 1-star bathroom problem at ...
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Pleasant mornings stick around all week while afternoons get gradually warmer. Most inland areas will climb to the upper 80s by Thursday with muggier low 80s near the coast....
safety
A fire damaged three mobile homes in the 700 block of W Greens Road, leaving two as a complete loss. The third mobile home sustained exterior damage only, likely caused by heat transfer from the neighboring structures. No injuries were reported. Authorities initially received rep...
safety
Houston Metro launched its new METRO Police Department Mobile Operations Command Center (MOCC) at Moody Park on Houston’s Northside, drawing questions from some residents about the police presence at the location during early voting. METRO Police said the mobile unit is designed ...
News
A Colorado man was sentenced to federal prison after illegally obtaining millions in COVID-19 relief funds to finance a lavish lifestyle that included luxury vehicles and high-end real estate....
government
Alief ISD is reviewing school closures, consolidations, rezoning, expanded programs and grade configuration changes amid declining enrollment. Community meetings continue through Nov. 19 before draft scenarios and a planned board vote....
government
In Conroe, Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton called a vote for his opponent, state Rep. James Talarico, “a vote for every dangerous idea that Democrats across the country are putting forward.” Talarico is expected in the Houston area on Wedneday....
safety
White smoke was seen coming from a north Houston home Tuesday afternoon as firefighters worked to contain the blaze. SKY 2 was overhead around 4:44 p.m. as Houston firefighters worked to extinguish the flames. The fire was reported at 4:14 p.m. at a home in the 4700 block of Shar...
government
Texas is outpacing the nation's annual job growth rate by 0.8 percentage points, according to data released by the Texas Workforce Commission.
schools
A brochure showing up in homes across Texas is sparking a heated debate — and raising serious questions about who sent it and why. The mailer is addressed to children in the household, claims to be from something called the “Texas Transgender Student Union” and includes resource ...
government
Rising grocery prices are putting pressure on household budgets. For Houston-area voters, the question is what elected leaders can do to help—and what to look for when choosing who represents them. RELATED: Texas election guide 2026: Dates, voting requirements and Houston-area co...
Local
Herbs can do more than add flavor to your favorite dishes. Ro Jones and Stephanie Calloway of the Herb Society of America’s South Texas Unit joined Houston Life to share how herbs can be incorporated into everyday skincare routines. The duo demonstrated how to prepare herbal oils...
Local
The 2026 Houston Rockets season will begin with a home game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Toyota Center on Wednesday night. After traveling to Macao for two games against the Mavericks to start the preseason schedule, Kevin Durant and the Rockets are eager to get the season...
safety
Ronald Perry, 49, of Brenham, was indicted by a Washington County grand jury on Oct. 14 on a second-degree felony arson charge, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service....
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For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
Local
Today: We talk about the controversy surrounding the delayed release of Texas' maternal mortality report, podcast host Jackson Gatlin takes on “Five Simple Questions,” and we hear the newest episodes of “InnerVIEWS” and “Texperts.”...
News
Reports of heavy smoke from flaring are being seen at a chemical plant in Brazoria County on Tuesday after a mechanical issue.
News
Online retailer Temu has agreed to implement new data security and product safety standards as a part of a $3 million settlement with the State of Texas....
business
Beyond high prices, shoppers say they’re feeling rising tensions about increasingly high-tech ways businesses from grocery stores to department stores to restaurants are setting those prices....
schools
Kyle Kennedy established a career in education and was a proponent for education reform and disability rights.
government
Voters in Bexar County could hold the reins to state's direction. Getting people to the poles concerns both parties, as political leaders nationwide watch....
safety
The Red Hot Gala never fails to ignite a wildly enthusiastic crowd particularly when the Fire Fighter Calendar men make an all-pecs and biceps parade down the catwalk that cuts through the Royal Sonesta Hotel ballroom. This year, there is a woman too for the first time. That’d be...
business
Amazon is hiring more than 6,000 workers across the Greater Houston area for the holiday season as the company expands its workforce to meet increased demand. The company announced plans to hire more than 300,000 seasonal, part-time and full-time employees across its U.S. operati...
government
There’s bipartisan momentum from Texas officials to make the Lone Star State the home of the U.S. Space Academy. A state commission suggested spending up to $100 million in taxpayer money to secure the selection....
News
A solo sailor was left terrified and shaking after a near-collision with a U.S. Navy submarine in St. Marys River, according to video footage and statements posted online....
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The federal government is directing $50 million toward Houston’s power grid, with Energy Secretary Chris Wright saying the investment is aimed at reducing transmission bottlenecks and lowering electricity costs for consumers. Wright made the disclosure Tuesday at a press event ho...
government
The legal qualifications for agriculture commissioner — and whether either candidate meets them — have taken a front seat in the race between Republican Nate Sheets and Democrat Clayton Tucker....
government
As Texas families face the rising cost of child care, the issue could play a larger role in the political conversation ahead of the November midterm elections. A recent Texas poll found that 79% of voters support tax incentives for employers that help provide child care through o...
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A Cuban national living illegally in the United States was sentenced Monday for operating a multi-state labor trafficking scheme that forced three Cuban women into commercial sex work....
News
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
safety
Houston ranks among the most dangerous cities in the country for trick-or-treating, according to a new study that examined crime rates, pedestrian fatalities and other safety factors ahead of Halloween. The annual analysis by SafeHome.org evaluated 152 U.S. cities, comparing fact...
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A U.S. team of marine archeologists who were hoping a submerged object a satellite detected six years ago in a lagoon on the remote Pacific island of Nikumaroro was Amelia Earhart's missing plane, ended up disappointed in their quest....
safety
The Greater Houston Coalition for Justice and LULAC are calling on local and federal officials to address what they describe as an ongoing crisis caused by Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the Houston area. The organizations are holding a press conference today a...
government
Early voting for the November election is underway. Voters can cast their ballots early through Oct. 30.
